Domani Jackson's dad talks about the visit
“I think he was in awe soon as he walked down the tunnel. And he walked in there and it was just a surreal experience for him....
....The student body, when you walked past there they were yelling things at him (like), 'we want Domani! We want you to be here!' So, that was very welcoming to him, and that meant a lot to him....
....[about Coach Clink] He said that he's more of a visual teacher, which Domani is more of a visual learner. So I mean, that was perfect. And I think his resume from Kentucky kind of speaks for itself....
The full interview is in the podcast at the link. He did make it clear they are doing their "due diligence" on every team still in play, USC, Michigan, and Alabama. They are going to decide after the season.
Listen to the podcast for much more detail. He talks more about the visit, his mom, Will Johnson, Coach Clink, USC, Clay Helton.
September 21st, 2021 at 1:17 AM ^
Crootin!
September 21st, 2021 at 8:25 AM ^
Recruiting.
September 21st, 2021 at 10:20 AM ^
So you're just crootin' again? Like re-crootin'? I guess you can never 'croot the top 'croots enough.
September 21st, 2021 at 1:26 AM ^
soyouresayingtheresachance dot gif
September 21st, 2021 at 1:29 AM ^
Sam straight up said he thinks we lead. Obviously he hasn't put in a crystal ball so he's not a "gut feeling" yet but it still gives me hope!
September 21st, 2021 at 5:33 AM ^
I’d just be weary of what recruits say/feel immediately following a visit. It was fresh, it was exciting. When he has time to settle and process everything is a more telling time. Hopefully we’re still ahead (or allegedly ahead) at that point. A week later is still pretty fresh.
September 21st, 2021 at 7:55 AM ^
I slept very well last night and feel great this morning. You, too, will likely feel better after a good night's rest.
I do agree with your points,
September 21st, 2021 at 8:31 AM ^
Well since Domani didn't say anything regarding the visit, how should I feel?
September 21st, 2021 at 10:02 AM ^
Weary, apparently.
September 22nd, 2021 at 5:34 AM ^
His dad telling us how Domani was feeling is pretty much the same thing. Webb saying Michigan probably leads right now is another thing that tells us the same thing.
September 21st, 2021 at 4:51 PM ^
He's supposedly tight with Will Johnson and at one point they were saying they were a package deal.
September 21st, 2021 at 2:06 AM ^
It’s getting really difficult to stay pessimistic…
September 21st, 2021 at 10:05 AM ^
Oh come on, you're a Michigan fan. I'm confident we can find a way!
/s
September 21st, 2021 at 6:03 AM ^
Was really hoping to see USC down by 14 points last week continue on their downward spiral for momentum on all fronts. Light Rutgers up please.
September 21st, 2021 at 6:24 AM ^
Here's what I have learned from a friend of his family.
If Donte Williams is retained at USC, Domani stays with USC.
If Williams is not retained, his mom want's him to go to Alabama. His dad is open to Michigan or Alabama.
He will be at the Alabama/LSU game in November.
Lots of time left.
September 21st, 2021 at 7:29 AM ^
Well that would be disappointing
September 21st, 2021 at 7:39 AM ^
It’s hard to go against Mama, but nit impossible
September 21st, 2021 at 7:58 AM ^
From this take M is just a hat on the table,
September 21st, 2021 at 8:18 AM ^
How are you a "friend of his family"?
September 21st, 2021 at 8:24 AM ^
I am not a friend of the family. I know a friend of the family. Sons played sports together.
Just passing what I was told.
September 21st, 2021 at 8:23 AM ^
I see three bullet points there (one compound). Which one is correct?
I'm asking because your historical hit rate is about 1/3:
September 21st, 2021 at 8:26 AM ^
Well, that's what I wanted to happen and they didn't all happen.
What I want to happen here is that he ends up at UM.
September 21st, 2021 at 10:47 AM ^
Is this pre-visit or post-visit intel?
September 21st, 2021 at 11:39 AM ^
I should have clarified. It was the day of the visit. So basically during the visit. I texted my friend and said that I think Domani was visiting UM and he decided to piss on my parade.
September 21st, 2021 at 7:25 PM ^
Bummer man.
September 21st, 2021 at 8:14 AM ^
Quick, someone offer him a NIL contract.....
Where's that damn MgoBlog foundation when you need it?
September 21st, 2021 at 10:25 AM ^
Haha
As IF Michigan and the so called “money cannon” really exist to the point it would make a difference
September 21st, 2021 at 10:41 AM ^
Jackson's dad is a Michigan fan so even though he's his dad, I'd take what he says with a grain of salt
September 21st, 2021 at 2:10 PM ^
Just keep winning and the recruits will come.
September 21st, 2021 at 4:52 PM ^
USC is probably going to be a really tough sell right now, unless they go and just get a slam dunk hire. You've got just no idea what direction they're going to be heading, what scheme the new defense will be, the culture of the program, etc.
Michigan appears to be trending up in this situation, but anytime Alabama is on a kid's radar, I naturally just have to assume that recruit is Alabama's to lose. There is not much Michigan can offer on the field that Alabama can't offer and more. But I also don't know what Alabama's depth chart looks like in the secondary, and Jackson would have a fairly quick path to playing time here just based on his talent level alone. I'm not entirely sure that Jackson wouldn't have to wait a year or two before seeing the field for serious action at Alabama.
Beyond that, going to be tough for Michigan to outsell Alabama for anything on-field. Its happened before for sure, but its still very tough to overcome that behemoth.